Newsletter 8-09-2011 by Justin Kimber

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8 September 2011

STUDENT FREE DAYS 2011 31 OCTOBER Staff Day PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 1 NOV Melbourne Cup TERM DATES Term 3 18 JUL - 23 SEP Term 4 10 OCT - 09 DEC IMPORTANT DATES Year 8 into 9 Careers Information Evening Marcellin Room Sion Campus originally scheduled for this Monday 12th September has been rescheduled to Wednesday 12th October (see article in this Newsletter for further details) 19th September Keys Please Programme th

Monday 19 & Tues 20 7:30pm Year 8 Musical Sale Memorial Hall

Friday 23rd September Last day of Term 3 2:20pm finish

The College is a hive of industry at the moment as we race into the last three weeks of term 3. Where is the year going? Over the next three weeks all Unit 3 and 4 subjects will be completing their course of study. Practise exams will be offered during the term holidays, as a strong support to the revision process necessary to ensure students receive their best result with external assessment. As a College we strongly encourage our Year 12 students to take every opportunity to focus on the best preparation possible, so that they may have the best possible choices for the future pathway development, after completing their studies. Currently the Leadership staff are busy working, not only on the final stages of this year, but detailed planning for 2012. The College will welcome eight streams of Year 7 onto the Sion Campus. This will necessitate not only the continual upgrading of our classrooms, but also the expansion of our Technology facilities especially in Home Economics and Woodwork. The number of senior classes will be expanded as we increase our number of VCE subjects and Vocational, Educational and Training subjects both on and off Campus. A review is currently being conducted into the Year 9 programme to ensure there is a continuation of student centered learning and experiences. Within the next few years the College will need to expand its Technology facilities on the Senior Campus to ensure Vocational Education and Training Engineering and Automotive can be offered in modern facilities on Campus. The College is also moving to provide

enhanced programmes for students, parents and staff to ensure a breadth of understanding of our Marist Charism and Sion Heritage. This will see not only lecture programmes and curriculum focused objectives, but also the visualisation and key representation of our Marist and Sion Heritage. ‘I AM STRONG OF MIND, GENTLE OF HEART AND LOVED BY GOD” Chris Randell Principal

“I AM SPECIAL AND I’M OK” Each of us has been specially created, Lord. You have made us all different and special. No one is exactly like me As I grow up, help me to like myself for the person I am and know that I’m OK. May I remember, Lord that there is no point in comparing myself with others, for each of us is good, yet different and created in Your likeness.

Amen.

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Monash Gippsland hosted our 170+ Year 9 students for a day program on Friday 26th August. The purpose of the program was to encourage Year 9â&#x20AC;&#x;s to explore all their pathway options as they head into their senior years of schooling. It was appropriate timing, given the recent subject selection process and many of our students were familiar with the terms used due to their participation in a core Careers program. Guiseppe and his team of Monash students took small groups on a tour of the Gippsland campus and each spoke candidly of their experience and pathway to university. Year 9â&#x20AC;&#x;s were able to soak up some of the ambience of university life. In a film evaluation on the way home a number of students commented that they had enjoyed the day and had learnt something about their own decision making. One student indicated that prior to the experience university was not a consideration for him, however now it is. The College recognises the importance of arming our young people with knowledge and opportunities to discern their own ways into the future, and to be aware of the many possibilities that are open to them! Thank you to Beverley Richard, our Pathways Co-ordinator, and Judith Gillen and Scott Fitzgerald, our Middle School Teaching and Learning Leaders, for preparing such a valuable experience for our Year 9 cohort. Julia Wake Director of Teaching and Learning.

Last week we had a parent guest speaker come into the Year 9 Food Technology class. Mr Greg Bailey taught us how to use knives correctly and the importance of the safety with knives. We learned knife handling skills and discussed different types of knives and what they can be used for. There are different types of grips you can use for cutting food and he showed us how to keep the tip of the knife on the board when we cut the food. He also showed us how to use a steel to sharpen a knife. We talked about what jobs you can get in cooking, such as a becoming a chef or cook. Mr Bailey told us about his job at Sodexo working in the kitchen on an oil rig and what rules are set out for him, such as safety and hygiene practices. He also told us about his protective uniform and why he wears the different garments and protective footwear. Mr Bailey taught us great life skills that we can use for the future in the Food Tech room and at home. He is coming back this week to check on our progress and observe our cooking skills. We thank Mr Bailey for giving up his time to spend with us and teach us new skills. We will certainly use these skills in our everyday lives. Perri Davis Year 9 Visit the College at www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au

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For Year 12 students the year is rapidly ending with only a brief revision period of school time remaining in term 4. These upcoming holidays are critical in regard to examination preparation. Often it is also a „dangerous‟ period due to the pleasant weather after the winter months. The temptation to enjoy the weather rather than study is far too strong for many students. During the second week of the school holidays, trial examinations will be held from Monday 3rd October to Thursday th 6 October. These trial exams are crucial for students in their preparation for exams and will allow them to identify any areas of weakness. It is important that students attend all of their trial examinations. A letter and exam timetable has been posted home. Many of our students have laid the foundation to do very well in their exams. For those that have struggled at times, there is still an excellent opportunity to take advantage of these holidays and increase their score. Best wishes to all in the weeks ahead and remember; “If you don‟t change direction, you‟ll wind up exactly where you‟re heading.” Ken Holmes Senior School Teaching and Learning Leader

On the 24th of August students at Catholic College had an opportunity to raise some funds for Beyond Blue and also for the Cancer Council, Daffodil day, by donating a gold coin for an out of uniform day and a sausage sizzle/food stalls. Students did a brilliant job cooking sausages, with over 450 sausages sold for $1.00 at the Sion campus and many more sold at the St Pats campus. One boy excitedly told his teachers that he had eaten eight sausages and given three others to his mates! Most students brought in their gold coin donation for out of uniform to their pastoral teacher which meant that the total amount of money raised for Beyond Blue was close to $2,000. Fantastic effort by all of those students and staff who organized the event. It was also great to see so many students wearing something blue to support the Beyond Blue awareness “seek help” program and it was also a great show of support for many of our students and families who may have experienced depression and anxiety at some stage in their lives. Depression and anxiety are among

the most common mental health problems experienced by young people. Often the symptoms are not recognized or are passed over as “just a part of growing up”. www.youthbeyondblue.com, is an excellent web site, providing information and support to young people and parents, and encourages young people to LOOK (look for the signs), LISTEN (to your friends experiences), TALK (about what‟s going on) and SEEK HELP (together) Should any parent or young person wish to discuss any concerns, or would like to obtain any written resources on anxiety and depression, please contact Mary McNally (Sion Student Counselor) or Evelyn Swiety (St Pats, Student Wellbeing Cocoordinator) Mary McNally Student Counselor Sion Campus

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Term Three is living up to its reputation as the busiest term in the School year! We are in the middle of an eclectic mix of musical events and are enjoying the fruits of some hard work in the first half of the year. Yarram Eisteddfod results: Congratulations to all participants in the Yarram Eisteddfod!!! There were some outstanding individual performances, some of which received the following placings: 1st places to: Taylah Browne, Jo Anderson, Hadis Jalilehvand; 2nd places to: Sean Duivenvoorden, Ally Orr, Jo Anderson, Kelly Robinson (Intermediate Championship); 3rd places to: Ally Orr (Intermediate Championship), Hannah Robbins, Kathryn Pickett, Kelly Robinson; H.M.s to: Ruby Lappin-Lee, Sarah Bennett. These individual sections were large, with up to 13 competitors in each. The choir came 1st in their section, the rd nd Concert Band 3 , the Strings H.M., and our duets/trios 2 , rd 3 and H.M. respectively. Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod: This Eisteddfod is underway as this is being written with the vocal section showcasing Lilly Werner who took away a 1st, 3rd and H.M. in her sections. The instrumental sections are on Thursday and Saturday and we wish our musicians all the best for their performances. CCS Battle of the Bands: With the postponement of the Art and Soul Festival to later in the year the VCE/VET students needed a major event to organise to complete a core Unit of their coursework. They came up with the inaugural CCS Battle of the Bands which took place in the pastoral period in week 4. The criterion was that all band members had to be from CCS, and solo singers with instrumental backing were also eligible. Gippsland Music and Sound generously donated some awesome prizes including an ipod recording device, microphones, guitar tuners and discount vouchers. The event was an overwhelming success – the five bands and five solo artists were from all year levels and had the whole of St Pats campus captivated with the incredibly high standard of their performances. Josh Cashman took out 1st prize, with Amy Dowd and Mere Pritchett 2nd and the Year 7 rd Rock Band fronted by pocket dynamo Tina Bartle coming 3 . The whole event ran smoothly, and was a credit not only to the performers, but to the VCE/VET students as well. It will now be a fixture on the school calendar for next year!

Deepblue is a modern string orchestra that was a semi-finalist on Australia‟s Got Talent. They are performing at the Esso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre on Tuesday of this week, and some of our string players are attending a workshop with them and joining them in performance. VicOpera is also in town this Tuesday with their information and audition night for their upcoming local production of Brundibar , a children‟s opera. Again, several of our students will be involved. It is exciting that such events can occur in the country and I urge as many people as possible to take up any further such opportunities as they arise. Recruitment: Yes – it is always time to start learning an instrument!!!! I am putting a special call out for lower string instruments – we can offer violas, cellos and double bass. Please see Ms Roffe if you are interested in any instrument and/or pick up application forms from the offices at either campus. Ann Roffe Head of Music

Students Performing at CCS Battle of the Bands

Sion Performing Arts: Last week the Sion Performing Arts was held and the standard of acts this year was outstanding. All styles of Performing Arts were on display, with the solo dancers in particular of a much higher standard than in previous years. Drama skits, beat box, solo voice, instrumentalists, guitarists, dance, and House choirs featured with the overall winner being Champagnat, breaking a long drought. The VCE/VET students ran the tech side immaculately but the real winners were the participants, many of whom were performing for the first time. Congratulations to all involved – you showed that we as a school have much to be proud of.

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On the 1st of September, a mixed group of year 12, 11 and 10 literature students travelled down to Melbourne, to experience a day of the Melbourne Writers Festival. We arrived at Federation Square, for the first session, a live poetry performance by Luke Wright and Tim Claire. Both these poets were highly entertaining, with their performance being an interesting experience, broadening our understanding of poetry and how it can be delivered to an audience. The last session we attended was an open interview with Steven Amsterdame and Malie Meloy, who delivered a session called Writer‟s and their craft. This session, with the two authors, delved into how to actually write a book, and the process the authors have to go through in order to have their work published. This was, for we students, a really intriguing session. We were able to learn the step by step guide on how to lay out a book, and write it start to finish. Once the interview was over, the audience was able to ask questions of the authors, with a student from our group asking the first question.

Tim Claire

All in all, the trip to the Melbourne Writers Festival was a great success with many students looking forward to next year, and also being able to put to use what was learnt during our time there. Catholic College Sale Lauren Reitchel and Georgia Minter Year 8 Students Present

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ST PAT’S EXTRA VIRGIN Olive Oil For Sale $10.00 Available at Reception

Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th September SALE MEMORIAL HALL Macalister Street, Sale 7.30pm Tickets: $10.00 Adults; $8.00 Students (6-16yrs) Pre-School Aged Children free To book your tickets, please fill out the order form and send it with payment in an envelope clearly marked: Attention: Ms. Moulton, ‘MUSICAL TICKETS’ and return it to school with your son/daughter. Tickets will be sent home to parents. ……………………………………………………………………………… ORDER FORM Student Name

Picked and processed by our talented Year 9 Project Class. All proceeds will go towards Duke of Edinburgh Award

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Pastoral Group : ……………............................................................. Please circle which evening performance you wish to attend: Monday, 19th September Tuesday, 20th September Number of tickets required: Adult (@ $10.00 ea) Child (@ $ 6.00 ea) Pre– School Children (Free) Total payment enclosed Cash / Cheque)

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ARE YOU EX NAVY, ARMY, OR AIR FORCE ? Then Carry On (Victoria) may be able to help you with education costs if you meet our eligibility criteria. Carry On (Victoria) assists Secondary School students in Years 7-12 with grants for expenses such as fees, books, uniforms, excursions etc. For those students going on to Tertiary Education a grant may also be available. Children whose Parent/s or Legal Guardian/s have a need for financial assistance and comply with our eligibility criteria may apply. All grants are income tested and the closing date for applications is 25 October 2011. If you have served in the Australian Defence Forces or Allied Forces and you wish to apply for a Secondary Education Grant for 2011, please telephone Carry On on (03) 9629 2648 to establish eligibility and request an application form.

Please note that the Year 8 to 9 Information Evening which was to be to be held this Monday 12th September at Sion Campus has been postponed to th Wednesday 12 October 7:30pm. The purpose of this evening is to provide students and their parents/guardians with information that will assist in the transition from the Sion Campus to the St Patrick‟s Campus. This includes information on the pastoral structure and program at St Patrick‟s and the Year 9 SEARCH Program – Discovering Mind Body Soul. Year 9 Course Information, outlining the SEARCH program will be available from this evening from the College website (www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au). An overview of the College „Portable Wireless Device Program‟ for Year 9 students in 2012 will also be provided. We strongly advise all Year 8 families to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that they have full knowledge of the program Year 9‟s will be undertaking in 2012. The evening will include the following:  Prayer, Welcome & Vision of SEARCH.  Presentation on the SEARCH program.  Presentation on the pastoral structure and program at St Patrick‟s Campus.  Overview of the College Portable Wireless Device Program.

As part of the Year 10 Health and PE Driver's Education course the students are exposed to The Keys Please Programme. Parents of students currently taking Year 10 Health and PE are invited to attend a free session run by Vic Roads at the College on Monday September 19th 2011 at 11.05am in the College Resource Centre. This will offer information and practical ideas on how to use a learner‟s 120 hours of practice to become a safe driver. It will also allow plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get information. As a parent it will give you some advice on how to work with your child on improving their driving and managing any stress that may get in the way. Ursula Barnsley

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The Sale and District Junior football season has been completed for 2011. The College Football Club has experienced a very successful season both on and off the field which culminated in the clubs Presentation day held on Sunday the 28th August. All teams were involved in finals action at varying levels resulting in the Under 12 Blue team winning the A Division Grand Final by defeating Sale City and two B Division premierships. The Under 14 Whites defeating Woodside and Under 12 White defeating Yarram Allies.

The team also had a number of players involved in representing Sale and District at Interleague level as follows: Brenton Rees, Daniel Fleming, Brad Hoffman and Matt Turner. Award winners Under 16

Under 14 White: Best & Fairest Brenton Rees Runner-Up Best & Fairest Matthew Turner Most Determined Daniel Fleming Coaches Award Sam Tselepis Most Improved Bradley Hoffmann Most Consistent Nicholas Briggs

TEAM SEASON REVIEWS Under 14 Blue: Under 16:

The Under 16 team had a wonderful season and was very unlucky not to progress to the Grand Final being narrowly defeated in the preliminary final by Sale City. They also had a narrow defeat in the second semi final to eventual Premier Nambrok, who had a great season and deserved their victory. Thanks to Steve Turner and his brother Carl who guided the team throughout the season. Their efforts were outstanding and we were very lucky to have such dedicated coaches. They were ably supported by Michael Briggs who did a great job as team manager. Congratulations also to Brenton Rees who was runner up in the Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x;s Best and Fairest Award, finishing second to winner Adam Diamond from Nambrok Newry/Rosedale by one vote.

Runner-Up Best & Fairest Jesse Collins Most Determined Jordan Dowsett Coaches Award Andrew Dingwall

The Under 14 Blue side were also knocked out at the Preliminary Final stage of the A division finals held at Heyfield. After full time in that game scores were level and extra time had to be played with two 5 minute halves being added. Maffra Black proved too strong in the finish running out winners by 26 points. Thanks to Ben Dowsett for his efforts again this season. He did a terrific job coaching the Under 14 Blue team and was ably assisted by his manager and club treasurer Brad Semmens. The Blues also had the following representatives at Interleague level. Congratulations to : Nathan Turner, Jesse Collins, Andrew Dingwall, Award winners College Under 14 Blue: Best & Fairest Nathan Turner

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The Under 14 White team had a great year as well, resulting in victory in the B Division Grand Final over a determined Woodside outfit. (Divisions only occur at finals time) Anthony Robbins, Coach and David Johnson, Manager were very pleased with the improvement of all team members throughout the season and the even contribution from the team in their premiership win. Congratulations to Nash Holmes who received the runner up Best and Fairest Award in the Under 14 competition. Interleague representatives from the Under 14 White team were Nash Holmes, Hudson Holmes, Angus Mason and Dan Telling. Award winners College Under 14 White : Best & Fairest Nash Holmes Runner-Up Best & Fairest Hudson Holmes Most Consistent Angus Mason Most Improved Daniel Johnson

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Under 12 Blue:

tremendous as Coach of the team and Damien Kiss did a great job as team manager. Award winners College Under 12 White:

As mentioned a great season for the under 12 Blue team as Coach Darren Hall led the team to victory in the A Division final against Sale City. This team also showed tremendous improvement as the season progressed enabling them, to defeat Sale City for the first time in the Grand Final. Darren was ably assisted by our tireless President who also doubled as Team Manager and runner. Thanks again to Darren and Jamie. Award winners College Under 12 Blue: Best & Fairest Jake Holland Runner-Up Best & Fairest Nick Hogan Most Determined Harry Comben Coaches Award Jack Mclindin Under 12 White:

The Under 12 White team experienced their own success with victory in the B Division Grand Final over the Yarram Allies. Anthony Dessent was

Best & Fairest Jack Mclaren Runner-Up Best & Fairest Tim Dessent Most Determined Jack Clapton Coaches Award Tyrone Griffin Under 10:

The Under 10â&#x20AC;&#x;s also had a successful season with a large group of players focused on learning the skills of the game. Mark Kiernan and Jeff Robbins gave up their time to work with this group of players and their season culminated in a runners up finish in the Round Robin event held at Yarram. All players received a Medal for participation in the team.

Thanks to Brad Semmens for his job as Treasurer. Brad is extremely professional in what he does and we are very lucky to have a man with his expertise volunteer his time. A big thank you to all coaches and volunteers who assist on game days, at training, in the canteen, as mentioned and in any other capacity around the club. You are too many to mention but your efforts are extremely important in providing the environment that we do for the players to enjoy their experience of Australian Rules Football. Finally to Jamie Gray, our President. What a fantastic job Jamie does in coordinating the club. He is meticulous in his organization of all aspects of the club and the club owes him a great deal of gratitude for his wonderful contribution this season. Thanks Jamie on behalf of the School, the players and their families for your work this season. We look forward to next season and hope to see current and new members involved in 2012.

Acknowledgements: Thanks to the club sponsors for their assistance, without whom we would not be able to offer the service that we do.

Anthony Robbins Head of Football

Thanks to Karen Turner for her fantastic job as the manager of our canteen. Thoroughly organised and hard working Karen has been one of the backbones of the club and any success that we are able to have is in part due to the great work of Karen and volunteers who work in this area of the club.

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All students are now required to place their lunch orders through our Lunch Order System to ensure that they are choosing a "Healthy Option" for their lunch, and not just buying incidentals over the counter. Bags are available from pastoral, homeroom or the canteen. Both Canteens run under the guidance of the Canteen Association, Focis and Government Guidelines which suggests the "Traffic Light" approach. The canteens offer two „Healthier Option‟ menus, one for recess and a wider variety menu for lunch. Please note that the canteens will now be carrying a very small amount of extra hot food. Students are also asked to take note of the Special Menu Days that are advertised at the canteens. The items offered on these days are only available on those days. St Patrick's: late orders will be CANTEEN ROSTER accepted no later than end of pastoral (9.50am). ST PATS SION Sion: all lunch orders should be in by 9.00am. All late orders are to be taken directly to the canteen. Please note that any orders placed from recess will only be able to order a very limited menu.

Monday 12 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED Jenny Fitzgerald Tuesday 13 September Carmel Boyd, Helen Bourke

Monday 12 September Leesa Van Emmerik, Jane Gordon Tuesday 13 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED Julie Munro

Those students who continue to purchase over the counter at lunch time (pies, sausage rolls, pizza, etc) will incur a 50c surcharge.

Wednesday 14 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED Jacqueline Hillsley

If you are able to fill in for one of the days on the roster marked as „VOLUNTEER NEEDED‟, we would be grateful.

Thursday 15 September Heather Leemon, Karen Turner

Thursday 15 September Kim Gleeson,Roxanne Lambrecht Mary Chiller

Friday 16 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED Nadine Henness

Friday 16 September Sally Turnbull, Sharyn Rees, Michelle Allman

Monday 19 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED Annie Kinnish

Monday 19 September Jan Schacht, Hayley Haney & Emma Osborn

Tuesday 20 September Bev Drouggas, Donna Kemp

Tuesday 20 September Karen Staplehurst, Donna Sheahan

Wednesday 21 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED Ruth Reid

Wednesday 21 September Joanne Kiernan, Kerrie Rodwell

Just a reminder that if you are unable to work your rostered day, please contact the canteen as soon as possible so we can make alternate arrangements. Once again, a big thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers. Without you we would be unable to operate such a successful canteen. June, Angie and Julie.

Thursday 22 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED Samantha McKay Friday 23 September VOLUNTEER NEEDED

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Wednesday 14 September Carolyn Dyer, Pee Jay Chown

Thursday 22 September Donna Missen, Leonie Regan Maz Johnson Friday 23 September Veronica Dwyer, Jenny Banwell Leanne McGuiness